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therobinjoyce's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was awaiting the second installment of the lunar chronicles with much anticipation but I will not lie and at it was wholly gripping or enthralling. It took a good 60% of the book to finally grip me and the first half made me fall asleep mid-chapter...twice!
The continuation from book 1s character took far too long to be reintroduced and the action could have been far much more ramped up. There was a innate sense of predictability to the majority of the story but all in all it was a decent read.
I did particularly enjoy the interactions and character relationships between Wolf and Scarlet and their story was very compelling and intriguing.
If I'd read this as a teenager I probably would have loved it far more than I did reading it for the first time as an adult.
The continuation from book 1s character took far too long to be reintroduced and the action could have been far much more ramped up. There was a innate sense of predictability to the majority of the story but all in all it was a decent read.
I did particularly enjoy the interactions and character relationships between Wolf and Scarlet and their story was very compelling and intriguing.
If I'd read this as a teenager I probably would have loved it far more than I did reading it for the first time as an adult.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Genocide, Torture, and Death of parent
elinorn's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I don't really know how to rate this one, I'm torn between 3,5 and 4 stars. What I do know is that I liked Cinder just a little bit more than I did Scarlet.
I really liked how the stories began as seemingly unconnected and then merged more and more as information was uncovered. I enjoyed finding out more about Cinder's past, and I look forward to (hopefully) reading more about it. When it comes to Scarlet, I was more invested in the story and where it was going than the characters themselves. One thing that was kind of annoying, but is actually a good thing, was that I always wanted more of Cinder's story when the book switched to Scarlet's and vice versa.
While I did like Scarlet, it felt like she didn't have any depth to her. The few things we know about her is her relationship to her father and her grandmother, that she works on a farm and that she is very trusting. That's kind of it. Scarlet and Wolf's "relationship" was too out of the blue for me, I mean Scarlet thinks it herself – they had only known each other for about a day. Considering how long Scarlet is, I'm surprised at how little actually happens in the book.
I loved Thorne. He gave me strong Flynn Rider vibes, and considering the next book in the series, I think I know his role.
I really liked how the stories began as seemingly unconnected and then merged more and more as information was uncovered. I enjoyed finding out more about Cinder's past, and I look forward to (hopefully) reading more about it. When it comes to Scarlet, I was more invested in the story and where it was going than the characters themselves. One thing that was kind of annoying, but is actually a good thing, was that I always wanted more of Cinder's story when the book switched to Scarlet's and vice versa.
While I did like Scarlet, it felt like she didn't have any depth to her. The few things we know about her is her relationship to her father and her grandmother, that she works on a farm and that she is very trusting. That's kind of it. Scarlet and Wolf's "relationship" was too out of the blue for me, I mean Scarlet thinks it herself – they had only known each other for about a day. Considering how long Scarlet is, I'm surprised at how little actually happens in the book.
I loved Thorne. He gave me strong Flynn Rider vibes, and considering the next book in the series, I think I know his role.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
theartsybookwitch's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
https://booktriggerwarnings.com/index.php?title=Scarlet_by_Marissa_Meyer
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping
lilawsahar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is better than I remembered as a kid. I forgot almost the whole ending. I love that pieces and characters are falling together. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Murder, and War
Minor: Suicide and Torture
nytephoenyx's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
While I liked SCARLET well enough, it doesn't hold a candle to CINDER. I think that this was a necessary installment in the overall story because it moves the characters all closer to the incoming climax, adding resources and providing new information, as well as the introduction of Scarlet and Wolf... but I just didn't love Scarlet or Wolf, and their story took up a good chunk of this book. Which makes sense! Because this book is called Scarlet.
I really liked that SCARLET had a self-contained story from Scarlet's perspective as well as pushing the series plot forward. I felt Scarlet was a well-written character, so don't misconstrue my relatively meh reaction as a judgement on the writing here - I thought it was well-done, I just wanted more of Cinder and less of Scarlet. And that's okay, by the way. We don't all need to love all the characters. I think that Marissa Meyer wrote her really well and the romantic storyline made sense based on what we know about Scarlet and I have no complaints about the writing or style.
Looking forward to moving on to Cress where we meet yet another important character and weave another fairytale into this futuristic world. I think the series as it stands is a really good and creative and I love it.
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I really liked that SCARLET had a self-contained story from Scarlet's perspective as well as pushing the series plot forward. I felt Scarlet was a well-written character, so don't misconstrue my relatively meh reaction as a judgement on the writing here - I thought it was well-done, I just wanted more of Cinder and less of Scarlet. And that's okay, by the way. We don't all need to love all the characters. I think that Marissa Meyer wrote her really well and the romantic storyline made sense based on what we know about Scarlet and I have no complaints about the writing or style.
Looking forward to moving on to Cress where we meet yet another important character and weave another fairytale into this futuristic world. I think the series as it stands is a really good and creative and I love it.
For more in-depth reviews and other bookish content, head on over to The Literary Phoenix.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
brynn_books's review against another edition
4.0
These books keep getting better with each installment. I loved getting to see multiple perspectives. And I love that we got a more complex understanding of Cinder and Kai in this book. Cinder and Scarlet are such badass protagonists. I love them so much! And I loved the introduction of Thorne. He has become one of my favorite characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood